Women leaders driving QNB Group’s continued growth

As the banking industry transforms in response to shifting customer expectations, technological disruption, evolving regulations, and interconnected economies, leadership has become crucial for guiding institutions through complexity and change. QNB Group's growth and transformation are influenced by a strategic focus on innovation, sustainability, and strengthening international capabilities.

Women leaders play a pivotal role in various functions, including risk management, corporate and institutional banking, treasury, and digital banking across regions such as Qatar, Singapore, Tunisia, and Egypt. This reflects QNB Group's strong international presence and the organization's commitment to female representation.

Dr Fatma Abdulla Al Suwaidi, QNB Group's Group Chief Risk Officer, emphasizes that leadership should be defined by competence, performance, and the ability to create impact. She believes risk management is an integral part of decision-making, identifying opportunities that align with ESG objectives and drive business value. Looking ahead, Dr Al Suwaidi anticipates that AI, climate risk, ESG, and cybersecurity will reshape the banking industry.

In Singapore, Constance Au, Senior Vice President for Corporate and Institutional Banking at QNB Singapore, stresses the importance of credibility, consistency, and long-term relationships in achieving sustainable growth. She focuses on building genuine connections with clients and strengthening QNB's market position in the region.

Egypt's Dahlia Swellem, Director for Digibank, oversees the digital banking platform and leads the development of ez Bank, one of QNB Group's most transformative initiatives. She emphasizes the importance of seamless, intuitive, and personalized customer journeys in digital banking, highlighting the need for adaptability and agility in the face of evolving customer expectations and technological advancements.